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Dengue Fever in Fiji (Update)

15 May 2014

Fiji health authorities are still dealing with a major epidemic of dengue fever that is concentrated on the main island of Viti Levu. There have been 25 300 cases of dengue fever and 15 deaths since last October (2013).

(Via Radio Australia - accessed 15/05/14)

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.